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Kansas State University

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Kansas State University's main campus is located in Manhattan, Kansas, a setting that blends a traditional college town atmosphere with the surrounding Flint Hills region. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the student body is largely drawn from the Midwest. The university distinguishes itself through its land-grant mission and specialized programs, including the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina. Its Olathe Innovation Campus focuses on advanced research in bioenergy, animal health, and food safety.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$48,377/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

54/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$10,942/yr

Out-of-state: $27,816/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 19% of students receive Pell Grants and 37% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$10,742	$42,968	11.3x
$30K – $48K	$11,964	$47,856	10.1x
$48K – $75K	$14,458	$57,832	8.4x
$75K – $110K	$19,880	$79,520	6.1x
$110K+	$21,843	$87,372	5.5x
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,942	$43,768	11.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Kansas State University

55 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	80	$60,155/yr	Very High	17.2x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	78	$54,509/yr	Very High	15.7x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$77,492/yr	High	23.2x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$78,758/yr	Very High	19.9x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	74	$76,385/yr	Very High	16.5x
Economics Compare across schools	74	$52,490/yr	Very High	16.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$72,627/yr	Very High	19.5x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	72	$54,223/yr	High	13.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools	72	$52,538/yr	High	14.4x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	71	$77,938/yr	Very High	16.8x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	70	$74,253/yr	Very High	20.5x
Architectural Engineering Compare across schools	70	$74,091/yr	High	19.1x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	70	$69,300/yr	High	16.7x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	70	$60,144/yr	Very High	20.1x
Marketing Compare across schools	67	$50,468/yr	Very High	15.5x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	66	$53,751/yr	High	12.9x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	65	$39,646/yr	High	15.4x
Food Science and Technology Compare across schools	64	$62,479/yr	Moderate	13.4x
Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools	64	$61,696/yr	High	18.6x
Agricultural and Food Products Processing Compare across schools	62	$76,052/yr	Moderate	18.2x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	61	$77,724/yr	High	16.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	60	$45,179/yr	High	9.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	58	$44,320/yr	High	9.6x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	57	$50,115/yr	High	13.1x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	57	$42,073/yr	High	11.6x
Agricultural Engineering Compare across schools	55	$64,644/yr	High	13.8x
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools	54	$40,793/yr	High	10.4x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	54	$32,289/yr	Very High	15.5x
Agricultural Mechanization Compare across schools	51	$63,239/yr	Moderate	13.4x
Sociology Compare across schools	50	$42,985/yr	High	11.1x
Parks Compare across schools	50	$37,083/yr	Moderate	7.5x
History Compare across schools	50	$33,744/yr	High	12.3x
Social Work Compare across schools	49	$41,833/yr	Moderate	9.8x
Air Transportation Compare across schools	48	$51,198/yr	Moderate	10.7x
Gerontology Compare across schools	48	$37,623/yr	High	14.3x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	47	$43,992/yr	High	9.1x
Mathematics Compare across schools	47	$43,067/yr	Very High	8.8x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	44	$38,868/yr	High	10.8x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	44	$34,241/yr	High	9.2x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	43	$37,529/yr	High	7.6x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools	43	$36,257/yr	High	7.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	43	$27,301/yr	High	13.9x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	42	$44,486/yr	High	9.2x
Journalism Compare across schools	42	$37,484/yr	Very High	11.5x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	41	$35,523/yr	High	7.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	40	$30,385/yr	High	12.1x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	39	$28,218/yr	Moderate	10.8x
Natural Sciences Compare across schools	38	$28,107/yr	Moderate	14.0x
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other Compare across schools	34	$39,705/yr	High	8.1x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	31	$33,381/yr	High	6.6x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	30	$31,364/yr	Very High	6.2x
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools	29	$31,958/yr	High	6.3x
Anthropology Compare across schools	26	$18,567/yr	High	3.2x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	25	$29,651/yr	High	5.8x
Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools	23	$26,843/yr	High	5.1x

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